AI-generatedOdawara at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 1,571 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Odawara
Odawara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Odawara is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Odawara
The best time to visit Odawara is from April to June and from September to November. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 26.4 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in November. Rain is frequent in March and from July to August; the wettest month is October with 196 mm.
Odawara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Odawara in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Odawara in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Odawara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Odawara in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:4817:10
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:22 · evening 16:35–17:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:33 · evening 17:25–17:35
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Odawara compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Sea | 24° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Odawara in October?
In October, Odawara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min05:48 – 17:10
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Odawara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Odawara: score 71 against 64. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 23.3° | 19.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 143 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Odawara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January10° · Sea 16° · 6.1 h
In January, Odawara is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in January43February11° · Sea 16° · 5.9 h
In February, Odawara is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in February49March14° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h
In March, Odawara is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in March70April19° · Sea 17° · 5.8 h
In April, Odawara is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in April71May22° · Sea 19° · 5.8 h
In May, Odawara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in May62June25° · Sea 22° · 4.1 h
In June, Odawara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in June54July29° · Sea 24° · 4.9 h
In July, Odawara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in July51August30° · Sea 26° · 5.7 h
In August, Odawara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in August62September27° · Sea 26° · 4.3 h
In September, Odawara is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 181 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in September64October22° · Sea 23° · 4.2 h
In October, Odawara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in October67November17° · Sea 21° · 5.0 h
In November, Odawara is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in November53December12° · Sea 18° · 5.6 h
In December, Odawara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Odawara.
Odawara in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Odawara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 103 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 10° | 3° | 16.4° | 6.1 h | 7 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 11° | 3° | 15.5° | 5.9 h | 9 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 14° | 6° | 15.7° | 5.6 h | 13 | 133 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 19° | 10° | 16.9° | 5.8 h | 13 | 133 |
| MayMay | 71 | 22° | 15° | 19.1° | 5.8 h | 12 | 143 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 25° | 19° | 21.6° | 4.1 h | 14 | 177 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 29° | 22° | 24.3° | 4.9 h | 15 | 172 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 30° | 24° | 26.4° | 5.7 h | 14 | 126 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 27° | 21° | 25.7° | 4.3 h | 14 | 181 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 22° | 16° | 23.3° | 4.2 h | 13 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 17° | 10° | 21.0° | 5.0 h | 11 | 99 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 12° | 5° | 18.4° | 5.6 h | 8 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Odawara
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 24.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Odawara ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.4 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.4° | 15.5° | 17.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.5° | 14.5° | 16.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.7° | 14.4° | 16.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.9° | 15.7° | 18.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.2° | 20.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.7° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.3° | 23.4° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.4° | 27.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.7° | 24.5° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.3° | 22.1° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.0° | 19.9° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.6° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Odawara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Odawara, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Odawara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Odawara has about 13 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Odawara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Odawara
How breezy and how cloudy Odawara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Odawara typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Odawara: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Odawara
How often the day gets hot in Odawara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Odawara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Odawara
Snow is possible in Odawara, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Odawara.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Odawara
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Odawara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Odawara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,600 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Odawara lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Odawara vs Hakone
In October the holiday weather in Odawara and Hakone is about equally good (score 64 vs 60). During the day Hakone is 3 °C cooler than Odawara.
| in October | Odawara | Hakone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 19° |
| Sea | 23° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Odawara
When is the best time to visit Odawara?
The best time to visit Odawara is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Odawara?
The sea temperature in Odawara ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Odawara in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Odawara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Odawara?
Rain is frequent in March and from July to August; the wettest month is October with 196 mm. The driest month is December with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Odawara get?
Odawara gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.1 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Odawara in?
Odawara is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Odawara?
A nonstop flight from London to Odawara takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Odawara?
Odawara lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Odawara?
Odawara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 69, summer holidays 52, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 49.